How To Choose A Furniture Hire Company
From exceptional flexibility to significant cost savings and unparalleled convenience, there are myriad reasons to hire rather than buy furniture, whether you’re staging a place for sale or setting up for a temporary living arrangement.
A rental provider removes a lot of hassle, including headaches to do with transport, maintenance and storage of furniture.
But, as with any other service, choosing the right furnishings rental firm right in the first place is crucial. Here are some of the things to think about as you make your choice:
1.) Logistics and location
Look for a company with regional depots close to the property in question. This reduces delivery costs and allows for items to be restocked quickly if necessary.
Find out whether the fee you have been quoted includes things like delivery not just to an address but into a particular room, along with assembly of pieces plus disposal of packaging. When the items are returned, will this happen in reverse?
2.) Pricing and terms
Check the terms of your agreement for hidden costs, for example to do with security deposits, damage protection and VAT. Any quote you receive should be 100% transparent.
Another thing to assess is your potential provider’s policy on any last-minute changes to your order, or any additions – how flexible can they be?
Finally, you should confirm who has responsibility for insuring the pieces of furniture throughout the hire period.
3.) Quality and maintenance
Clearly, you need to assess the quality of the items of furniture you’re hiring, and their condition. Some companies have their own refurbishing facilities, so items always look immaculate.
At the very least, ask to see some high-resolution images of your furnishings before you commit. Better still, visit a showroom if the firm has one. This allows you to check things like upholstery, frames and colour accuracy.
So there’s no substitute for being able to see the pieces in person, and that’s another benefit of choosing a local provider – it will be easier to visit their showroom if they have one.
You’ll also want to be sure the company has many different products on offer from which to take your pick.
4.) Support and reputation
As you would when choosing any supplier, go on to platforms such as Google Reviews or other forums to see what others have to say about the company’s timeliness of delivery and responsiveness to customer queries. You’re looking for a reputable provider which has experience of working in a setting similar to yours and which can supply items matching your particular space and vision.
5.) Request a quote
Narrow down your options before getting a quote from each furniture hire company you’re considering. This’ll give you an idea of the costs involved, and help you to compare prices.
Ultimately, you’re after a hire company which can supply you the rental furniture you need at price you’re happy with, along with the service and support you require. So it’s worth doing your research and choosing a firm offering seamless logistics, flexibility, access to stylish pieces and the ability to handle delivery and set-up.
Furniture hire from McGlashans Interiors
McGlashans Interiors specialises in creating beautiful homes across central London with top-quality bespoke furnishings. A trusted family-run business operating in the heart of the capital, we have years of experience in crafting stunning interiors and bring this, along with great attention to detail, to every project we handle.
We offer luxury furniture hire in London to suit any style of property, and are the UK’s largest stockists of Flamant Furniture, the elegant Belgian brand. Our timeless pieces lend any home character and warmth.
Visit our Marylebone shop and showroom on Crawford Street and see some of our items for yourself. Or get in touch today – we’ll be pleased to discuss your interior design requirements.